There are 4 ways to get from Colombo to Mangalaeliya by bus, train, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Pettah to Palavi Junctionbus
3h 29mTrain
cheapest- Take the train from Colombo Fort to Palavitrain Colombo
5h 30mRs 2,384–5,886Drive 113.9 km
- Drive from Colombo to Mangalaeliyacar 113.9 km
1h 45mRs 5,190–7,496Taxi
- Take the taxi from Colombo to Mangalaeliyataxi 113.9 km
1h 45mRs 31,000–37,000
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Colombo to Mangalaeliya is to train which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Colombo to Mangalaeliya is to drive which takes 1h 45m and costs Rs. 5000 - Rs. 7500.
No, there is no direct bus from Colombo to Mangalaeliya. However, there are services departing from Pettah and arriving at Palavi Junction via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 29m.
No, there is no direct train from Colombo to Mangalaeliya. However, there are services departing from Colombo Fort and arriving at Mangala Eliya via Palavi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
The distance between Colombo and Mangalaeliya is 148 km. The road distance is 113.9 km.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mangalaeliya without a car is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 29m to get from Colombo to Mangalaeliya, including transfers.
Colombo to Mangalaeliya bus services, operated by NCG Express, depart from Pettah station.
Colombo to Mangalaeliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, depart from Colombo Fort station.
The best way to get from Colombo to Mangalaeliya is to bus which takes 3h 29m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs Rs. 2300 - Rs. 6000 and takes 5h 30m.
What companies run services between Colombo, Sri Lanka and Mangalaeliya, Sri Lanka?
NCG Express operates a bus from Pettah to Palavi Junction twice daily, and the journey takes 2h 10m. Alternatively, Sri Lanka Railways operates a train from Colombo Fort to Palavi 3 times a day. Tickets cost Rs 1,200–3,000 and the journey takes 4h 11m.
- Phone
- +94 114 600 111
- Website
- seatreservation.railway.gov.lk
Train from Colombo Fort to Palavi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 11m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- Rs 1,200–3,000
- Website
- https://seatreservation.railway.gov.lk/mtktwebslr/
- 2nd Class Fare
- Rs 1,300–1,900
- 3rd Class Fare
- Rs 1,200–1,600
- Air Conditioned Saloon
- Rs 2,300–3,000
- Phone
- +94 76 714 8292
- [email protected]
- Website
- ncgexpress.lk
Bus from Pettah to Palavi Junction
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Schedules at
- https://ncgexpress.lk/
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- Rs 31,000–37,000
Colombo Airport Taxi
- Phone
- +94 76 61 61 881
- Website
- taxicolomboairport.com
Colombo Taxi
- Phone
- +94 11 43 43 475
- Website
- colombotaxicabs.com
Kangaroo Cabs
- Phone
- +94 11 25 88 588
- Website
- 2588588.com
Pickme
- Phone
- +94117433433
- Website
- pickme.lk
Visit Sri Lanka Taxi
- Phone
- +94 763222239
- Website
- visitlankataxi.com
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More Questions & Answers
Colombo to Mangalaeliya bus services, operated by NCG Express, arrive at Palavi Junction station.
Colombo to Mangalaeliya train services, operated by Sri Lanka Railways, arrive at Palavi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Colombo to Mangalaeliya is 114 km. It takes approximately 1h 45m to drive from Colombo to Mangalaeliya.
There are 25+ hotels available in Mangalaeliya.